gvm

Install Command

Install Go versions using the install command.

Usage

gvm install [version]
gvm install --latest

Description

The install command allows you to download and install specific Go versions or the latest stable release. It automatically handles:

• Download verification via SHA256 checksum
• Progress tracking during download
• Automatic extraction and cleanup
• Metadata tracking of installed versions

Examples

Install a specific version

gvm install go1.19

Install the latest stable version

gvm install --latest

Flags

Flag	Description
--latest	Install the latest stable Go version

Installation Process

When you run gvm install, the following happens:

1. Download: The specified Go version is downloaded from the official Go download server
2. Verification: SHA256 checksum is verified to ensure integrity
3. Extraction: The downloaded archive is extracted to ~/.gvm/[version]
4. Cleanup: The downloaded archive is automatically removed
5. Registration: The version is registered in the local metadata database

Error Handling

The install command provides detailed error messages for common issues:

• Invalid version format
• Network connectivity problems
• Checksum verification failures
• Insufficient disk space

Related Commands

• list - List available/installed versions
• use - Switch to an installed version
• uninstall - Remove an installed version

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